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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Min 1971-04-07 e e . MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF APRIL 7. 1971 The Planning Commission Q fthe City of Seal Beach met in regular session on Wednesday. April 7, 1971, in the Council Chambers at the City Administration Building. The meeting was opened at 7:35 P.M. by Vice Chairman Ripperdan and Miss Dorr led the Salute to the Flag. Present: Absent: Dorr. Lanning. O'Toole, Ripperdan Knapp Mr. Knapp was out of town and his absence was excused. The minutes of the meeting of April 7. 1971 were approved as presented. 1. Public Hearings A. Mr. & Mrs. N. Glatman (R. J. Brodie). V-3-7l (continued) Mr. & Mrs. Glatman presented revised plans reducing their request for encroachment from 3'6" to 1'6". Applicant stated that the reduced width of the proposed room addition was the minimum to be able to serve their purposes. In answer to a question from the Commission, Mr. Brodie stated he could find no other property in the area with orientation of the house of the lot. Hearing Closed. After discussion, Mrs. Lanning moved to approve the variance in accordance with the revised plans based on the unusual location of the house on the lot. Seconded by Miss Dorr and passed unanimously by the members present. Resolution No.526. . B. Woodbine Corp. (S & S Construction Co.), V-5-7l The Woodbine Corporation, represented by S & S Construction Co.. requested a variance to permit a billboard sign advertising sale of tract homes to remain longer than Code allows and exceed the maximum size. Hearing opened. George Putnam. agent for the applicant, spoke of the size of the development and felt the requirements set up by Code did not consider this large an area or number of lots to be sold in one year. Applicant offered to furnish a performance bond insuring removal of the sign upon expiration of approval. No protests were received. Discussion followed regarding the location of the sign to new homes. Hearing closed. Mrs. Lanning moved to grant the variance subject to the conditions that approval is granted for a period of one year or until 30 days after the acceptance of final housing units, whichever is sooner. and that S & S Construction post a performance bond of $1,500 acceptable by the City Council to insure the removal of the billboard, and that the sign will not be moved without prior notification to the Planning Commission. Seconded by Mr. O'Toole and passed unanimously by the members present. Resolution No. 527. C. Barnard Davis, M.D. (John Holderness). UV-3-7l . Dr. Davis requested a Use Variance to permit engineering and light assembly in a C-2 Zone at 311 Main St. It was pointed out that the existing facility was built for this type of operation and not easily adaptable to other uses. Over a period of one year the owner has been unable to a lessee with an acceptable use. They feel this is the best and highest use available and will not be detrimental to the area or zone. The light assembly would be restricted to electrical components (screens, projectors. etc.). It is anticipated there would be approximately 32 - 35 employees including 10 veterans from the California Rehabilitation Center. They expect to need 25 parking spaces and 29 are eXisting. e e . ParkinR area could be restriped for a more efficient layout. A pick-up truck or panel'truck would be largest commercial vehicles used. Miss Dorr suggested that some landscaping and screening at the corner and along the alley and Electric Ave. would improve the appearance. The proposed identification signs as shown on the plans were included in the request for approval. Miss Dorr moved to approve the Use Variance subject to the conditions that the use variance is for assembly of electronic components only and that manufacturinR of any type is not permitted, that parking be restriped to provide maximum utilization of the existing lot, and that landscaping be provided at the intersection of Main and Electric and screening be installed along the alley and Electric Ave. Seconded by Mrs. Lanning and passed unanimously by the members present. Resolution No. 528. 2. Oral Communications Mrs. Lanning stated that she had enjoyed working with all Commissionersp but most particularly the present Commission. She felt they worked smoothly and objectively and wanted to commend them as well as the staff. 3. Written Communications Written communications deferred until Secretary's report. 4. Unfinished Business None. . 5. New Business A. Charles Ryan (Delbert Wilcox~ PR-ll-7l Mr. Ryan presented plans to construction a 15' x 22' room addition onto the rear of an existing residence at 3840 Fir Circle. All minimum code requirements are met and the addition is architecturally compatible with the present dwelling. Miss Dorr moved to approve the plans as submitted. Seconded by Mrs. Lanning and passed unanimously by the members present. Resolution No. 529. 6. Secretary's Report A proposed letter to new College Park Homeowners was presented to the Commission as the first step in informing the residents of the City of Building and ZoninR requirements. The Commission indicated their approval, and complimented Mr. Bill Little of the staff for the composition of the letter. A report was submitted regarding possible control or regulation of exterior of buildings in C Zones. Mr. Neprud will look into legality of Design Review Boards and report back. Secretary presented members with copies of Ordinance 804 amending the zoning code and outlining what must be presented to the Planning Commission for consideration. . City Manager reported to the Commission on his meeting with the chairmen of the various boards and commissions to improve communications. He also submitted a report regarding the Los Alamitos Naval Air Station. The Secretary requested the Commission to review it and discuss it at the next meeting. . . . The Secretary requested a policy interpretation of alterationsp if anyp could be allowed for non-conforming uses or buildings. He asked spec1lically about properties that have become non-conforming through the new parking requirements. Planning Commission to consider and discuss at the next meeting . Miss Dorr advised of a questionnaire she had received from Omah. Washington, that had been used to determine what the people of the community wanted. No further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:50 P.M. ~a<t'~O_~ LOis Arnold Recording Secretary . .